# Text to Speech vs TTS

The clearest difference is rating: Text to Speech at 4.4 against TTS's 3.7. Text to Speech also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (667 vs 6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Text to Speech sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and TTS sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Text to Speech holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text to Speech has 667 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Text to Speech's written reviews are positive against 17% of TTS's.

Text to Speech ships an update every 2 weeks, TTS every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text to Speech | TTS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (667 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-ai-book-reader/id739280962/reviews)** | [3.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tts-text-to-speech-reader/id1527382078/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **667** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **30.0% of reviews** | 16.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 125 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dzionis Brek](https://appshunter.io/developer/525602569) | [Grima Hdez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741481582) |

## What reviewers say

### Text to Speech

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-ai-book-reader/id739280962)

This app converts text into natural-sounding speech across 38 languages with over 140 customizable voices. It offers offline functionality, pitch and rate adjustments, and the ability to transform photos into text. Users can also convert speech to text and enjoy unlimited exports and sharing.

**Highlights:** 38 languages supported, 140+ natural voices, Adjustable pitch and rate, Offline functionality, Photo to text conversion (OCR), Speech to text conversion, Unlimited export and sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Text to Speech Unlimited | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Text to Speech Unlimited | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Text to Speech Unlimited | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Text to Speech Unlimited | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Text to Speech Unlimited | $9.99 | per month |
| Text to Speech Unlimited | $11.99 | per month |
| Text to Speech Unlimited | $14.99 | per month |
| Text to Speech Unlimited | $29.99 | per year |
| Text to Speech Unlimited | $29.99 | per year |
| Text to Speech Unlimited | $39.99 | per year |
| Text to Speech Unlimited | $39.99 | per year |
| Text to Speech Unlimited | $49.99 | per year |
| Text to Speech Unlimited | $49.99 | per year |
| Text to Speech Unlimited | $49.99 | per year |
| 25 Extra Action | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎙️ Natural-sounding voices compared to Google Translate
- 📝 Handles longer text passages effectively
- 🎛️ Customizable voice, pitch, and speed settings
- ⬇️ Download functionality for created content
- ✍️ Helpful for writing and editing workflow

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Robotic and unnatural voice quality
- 🐛 Small buttons difficult to tap on mobile
- ⚪ White flash when switching between pages
- 💰 Expensive pricing ($40-59 AUD annually)
- 🚫 No free trial before purchase

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch or during use
- Lag and stuttering during text scrolling
- Highlighting misaligned with audio playback
- Bluetooth/AirPods forced to phone speakers
- Selected voice doesn't match actual output

**Requested features**

- Additional new voice options
- Document upload and scanning capability
- Improved voice naturalness and quality
- Better character limit allowance


### TTS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tts-text-to-speech-reader/id1527382078)

Convert text from various sources into natural-sounding speech. This app can read PDFs, web articles, documents, and even scanned printed text, offering customizable playback options and accessibility features.

**Highlights:** Reads PDFs, web articles, and documents, Scans printed text with OCR camera, Supports 30+ languages with premium voices, Adjustable speech speed, pitch, and volume, Karaoke-style word highlighting, Export audio as M4A, Podcast/Dialogue mode for multiple voices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TTS Voice Aloud Pro Week | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| TTS Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| TTS Voice Aloud Pro Year | $7.99 | per year |
| TTS Voice Aloud Pro Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text to Speech free?

Text to Speech is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TTS free?

TTS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Text to Speech or TTS?

Text to Speech is rated higher. Text to Speech averages 4.4 out of 5 from 667 ratings, while TTS averages 3.7 from 6 ratings.

### Do Text to Speech or TTS have ads?

Both Text to Speech and TTS show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Text to Speech or TTS?

Text to Speech ships an update every 2 weeks, and TTS every 2 months. Most recently, Text to Speech was updated on October 23, 2026 and TTS on October 29, 2026.

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